World-Class Fishing on the Lower Sacramento River

My family moved to NorCal from Los Angeles back in 1988. There were probably many reasons we left Southern California but as I grew up my father always told me it was really only because of one reason - fishing.

It turns out he made fishing his life passion, even writing multiple books on fishing in NorCal (check out his books here). So I grew up with insider information in the world of fishing in NorCal and there was always one place that seemed to stand above the rest - the Lower Sacramento River.

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There are many spots to fish the Lower Sacramento River all the way down the valley, but it seems like the hottest fishing area on the river lies right in the heart of Redding. Flowing under the Sundial Bridge, through the town of Redding and out to Red Bluff, you will find a ton of great Rainbow Trout on the Sacramento River.

You can fish these waters from the shore but the best way to maximize your day is by boat. Let's let this video give you all the perspective you need:

It's quite an experience. If you would like to learn more about fishing the Sacramento River, I would recommend picking the brains of local guides, like the Kennedy Brothers. Or you could stop into the Fly Shop in Redding for some tips.